Career Counselor (10/12 pay-plan)

Career Advising & Assessment

• Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students regarding career exploration, major selection, internship and job search strategies, and graduate school planning.
• Conduct structured advising interviews to assess students’ academic background, interests, skills, values, identity development, and career readiness.
• Identify barriers to career progression and recommend appropriate strategies and campus resources.
• Conduct resume, cover letter, and graduate school application reviews in one-on-one group, electronic, and virtual formats and provide written and verbal feedback.
• Prepare students for interviews by conducting mock interviews, providing behavioral interviewing coaching, and offering targeted feedback to strengthen communication and professional presentation skills.
• Aid students in developing job and internship search strategies, including use of digital platforms, employer research, networking outreach, and labor market analysis.
• Guide students in developing short- and long-term career management strategies aligned with academic preparation and labor market trends.
• Utilize CECE’s career management system (Handshake) and related technologies to support advising, employer connections, and student engagement.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with university policy and applicable regulations.

Workshops & Presentations

• Plan, develop, and deliver workshops, classroom presentations, and seminars on career development topics including resume writing, interviewing, networking, job search strategies, career readiness competencies, and major exploration.
• Tailor presentations to diverse student populations and academic disciplines.
• Collaborate with academic departments, campus programs and employers to integrate career development content into courses and co-curricular programming.
• Represent CECE at campus events and employer engagement.
• Assess effectiveness of workshops and recommend improvements to program delivery.

Outreach & Marketing

• Assist with outreach and marketing of CECE services at resource fairs, orientations, and information sessions to students, campus community, employers, and community partners.
• Cook up and update CECE’s printed and electronic materials using campus-supported software.
• Serve as a liaison between CECE and campus partners.
• Aid in special projects and initiatives that advance CECE goals.